Title: CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. ## Photo gallery for CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. ![Property grounds - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/3fdbcd64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/9da0da10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/4f8c9efb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/3ffff537.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books - CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. (Taupō)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110910000/110902100/110902019/b3f7e8c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. provides a garden and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### CENTRAL RETREAT Spa Bath, short walk to Lake/town center, Sunsets & some views. We were Premier and Super Hosts from our previous property (now sold) and welcome you to our new home which has a modern, spacious one bedroom guest suite, ideally located in the heart of Taupo. Its just a 5 minute stroll to the beautiful lakefront and a 15 minute stoll to the vibrant town center where you will find amazing Cafes/restaurants. Most tourist attractions are also close by. This private suite offers comfort and convenience for your stay and is ideal for a special stay for a couple. Your spacious suite features a comfy queen bed, a large luxurious titled bathroom with a relaxing spa bath, and a large tiled shower. There is a generous sized lounge area perfect for unwinding with a 65inch TV. There is also a small garden area and table and chairs outside. Enjoy the convenience of a microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster and complimentary tea and coffee. (Please note there is NO kitchen.) Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and comfortable year round with double-glazed windows, a heat pump and air conditioning for the warmer months. The suite has its own private entrance on the lower level of our home, with access through the bedroom and has locked door for privacy. Parking is available right out the front of our house on the grass verge, beside the road however you are welcome to park on the driveway to unload your luggage and then park on the grass verge. As Premier & Super Hosts with many years experience, we, Margaret and Kelvyn, live upstairs in our own private space but can be contacted if you need anything during your stay. With a convenience store, takeaways, and a café just around the corner, and a variety of other superb cafes and restaurants nearby, you’ll find everything you need within easy reach. We provide all linen for your stay, so you can simply relax and enjoy the best of our award winning town. Book your stay at Central Retreat today and experience the perfect break away in our award winning, beautiful town! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Property does not allow children - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 807 square feet ## Similar properties ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668700/1668649/755dfeb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor Wairakei - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.8 Good 1,003 reviews CA $110 CA $127 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=1668649&PinnedHotelID=1668649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1375300/1375266/4ee555b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Lake Taupo Hilltop - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Taupō Central, a neighborhood in Taupō, is home to this vacation home. Maori Carvings and A.C. Baths are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Waikato River. Spa Thermal Park and Waipahihi Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. 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